China 30 days visa free policy and exempt countries
What purpose of visit is allowed under this policy?
You can enter the country for the following purposes: tourism, business, visiting family/friends, exchange visits and transit.
How to calculate the allowed duration of stay?
The duration of stay for shall be calculated from the following midnight on the day of entry. Maximum stay is 30 days per entry.
Can I enter and exit China more than once using this visa free policy?
Yes as long as you don’t exceed the allowed stay within 6 months period which is 180 days.
Can I extend my stay whilst in China?
No, you cannot extend your stay under this policy whilst being in China unless it’s a valid emergency.
What passport types are allowed?
Only ”ordinary” type passports.
Which citizenships are eligible for 30-day visa free policy?
If you are a citizen of any following countries, you can enter China visa free:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Chile
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Uruguay
